Soccer Rules Quiz

Can a player score directly from a throw-in?

• Yes

• No

• Only if it touches another player

• Only in certain areas of the field

If a player deliberately handles the ball to prevent an opponent from gaining possession, it's a red card offense.

• True

• False

• Only if it stops a clear goal-scoring opportunity

• Only if it's the goalkeeper outside the penalty area

During a penalty shootout, the goalkeeper must remain on the goal line until the penalty taker strikes the ball.

• True

• False

• The goalkeeper can move sideways

• The goalkeeper can move forward

If the ball hits the referee and goes out of play, what is awarded?

• Indirect free kick

• Goal kick

• Drop ball

• Corner kick

Can a goalkeeper use their hands to touch a back pass from a teammate?

• Yes

• No

• Only if it's accidental

• Only within the penalty area

If a player is offside when the ball is played to them directly from a goal kick, what is the restart?

• Indirect free kick

• Direct free kick

• Goal kick

• Penalty kick

A player who receives two yellow cards in the same match is automatically shown a red card.

• True

• False

• Depends on the severity of the fouls

• Only in professional leagues

If a player receives a red card, what does their team have to do?

• Play with one less player

• Replace the player with a substitute

• Receive a penalty kick

• The game is paused for 5 minutes

If a team receives a red card, how must they continue playing for the remainder of the match?

• Play with one player fewer for the remainder of the match

• Substitute the player immediately

• Continue with the same number of players

• Play with an additional player for the remainder of the match

What is the correct restart if a player commits a foul inside the penalty area?

• Indirect free kick

• Direct free kick

• Penalty kick

• Throw-in